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MTB Slick tyres
With all the rain was hanging for a ride so went to Centennial Park. I had my Nevegals on at off road pressure and got hosed by some roadies. This won't do. I managed an avg speed of 27.4kp/h over 5 laps - Roadies can get around at 35 kp/h I understand from websites but want to know has anyone got MTB Slick tyres and will it make a noticable difference to speed/rolling resistance for the price. Was thinking of going back with small block 8's I have and jack them up to 80psi and see if I can catch a Cervello or two.
Continental has a few slicks out anyone tried em - what width tyre is best?
Drivetrain
Hi being fairly new to MTB (bought my bike 15 weeks ago) i am wondering about how long things like chains,casettes, frount sprokets ect. should last? I don't ride in the mud, keep my bike cleanish, and lube the chain every 20-30 km's . Are there any other areas I should pay special attention to?
thanks
Trev
HELP BREAKING CHAINS!!!
Help!!
I have broken 2 chains in 2 weeks, both shimano Narrow, both brand new (second one 5kms old)
they have both broken on the manufactured links (not the joining linkage when installing the chain)
i have no idea what to do, as i don't want to buy a new one and have the same thing happen?
any ideas????
Thanks
Adz
10% off Ebay Item (Specialized Enduro) for Nobmob members
Hope this OK with you Rob.
If a Nobmober wins the bidding or wants to go the buy now option I will offer a 10% discount to the price for this item.
fitting tight tyres
Trying to fit a new Schwalbe Nobby Nic Tubeless tyre onto a Bontrager Race Lite tubeless rim and I can get one sideof the tyre on but the bead on the other side is impossible to get over the rim. I tried soapy water and plastic tyre levers with no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?
Tyres - For Wet/Muddy Conditions.
Hi Everyone!
I fairly new to Mountain Biking and this is my first post here on these forums!
Apologies if i have missed a post on this topic, i had a look around, and some helpful topics but nothing regarding wet/muddy coniditions and tyres
I've been riding since about September last year, I am currently using a CrossMark 2.1 on the Rear, and a Rendez 2.1 on the Front. These have done very well over the last month or so since i put them on the bike. The set that is sitting ont he sidelines now are Specialized - The Captains 2.0/2.2 which came with my bike.
Anyone tried the generic brakepads from T7?
I'm up for some new pads in the Juicy brakes - looks like $40 an end is the going rate. This is pretty ridiculous, so I've ordered some of the aftermarket "Alligator" branded pads off T7, for about a third of the price.
Has anyone used these and got feedback?
Selling Frame - Worth a freshen up?
Hey All,
My current frame (Heckler) is too small for me. I need to get a larger one so this one has to go....Unfortunately I can’t shell out and buy another one without selling this one first.
Being an ’04 model it has its fair share of scrapes and cable rub marks however the frame is sound and has no cracks or dents. I will replace the pivot bearings and include my DHX5 Coil shock and DT Swiss air shock in the sale.
Newbie going Clipless - SPD with platform or not ?
Hi All,
Thought I would try using SPD pedals rather than platforms (have too many scars due to slipoffs etc) and wondered whether I should go for SPDs with cage/platform or not ? Havent used clipless before.
Mainly ride Manly Dam.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Doug
Increasing Tyre Size - Geax Saguaro TNT
It would be great to get some opinions on increasing tyre size - i currently use a Geax Saguaro TNT 2.0 on the rear and have been generally happy with the overall grip, wear etc - that being said this is in comparison to a crossmark 2.1. I use a Nevegal UST 2.1 on the front.
General blurb about the tyre is:
• Arrojo's natural evolution: same polyvalency and low rolling resistance. A tyre that nicely falls in between the Mezcal (dry, compact) and the Barro Mountain (wet, loose).
• Low rolling resistance thanks to the central uninterrupted knobs that enhance speed on compact ground;